SADIO MANE is scheduled to undergo a medical with Bayern Munich after Liverpool accepted their £35 million offer.
The German giants will reportedly pay an initial fee of £27.5 million with a further £5m based on appearances and another £2.5m dependant on individual achievements.
Meanwhile, Paris Saint-Germain are set to sign reported Manchester United target Vitinha from Porto.
And Tottenham have officially unveiled Mali talisman Yves Bissouma as Antonio Conte continues his transfer splurge this summer.
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- Kealan Hughes
Transfer round-up
Tottenham have completed the signing of Yves Bissouma, according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano.
Romano wrote on Twitter: “Official, confirmed. Yves Bissouma joins Tottenham on a permanent deal from Brighon.
“€29m fee plus add-ons and long-term contract signed.”
Bissouma has penned a four-year contract with Tottenham.
The former Lille ace completed a medical at Hotspur Way yesterday after swiftly agreeing personal terms with the club.
It’s believed that the fee could rise to £30m after add-ons.
Meanwhile, Southampton complete Buzunu transfer
Southampton have signed goalie Gavin Bazunu from Man City.Bazunu has agreed to join the Saints on a five-year contract, the club revealed.
Bazunu was unveiled by the St.Mary’s side on their Twitter account.
Elsewhere, Leeds have reportedly completed the signing of Marc Roca from Bayern Munich.Roca will join the Whited for a fee of £10.3m, plus add-ons, according to Fabrizio Romano.
He completed his medical today and penned a contract until June 2026 with the Yorkshire outfit.
In other news, Liverpool and Bayern Munich have reportedly AGREED a fee for Sadio Mane.
The Bundesliga club had previously had two offers rejected for the Senegalese ace.
But after Bayern chiefs flew into the UK for face-to-face talks with Anfield bosses, a deal between the club has been struck.
That fee is in the region of £35million, according to The Times.
Liverpool will receive a guaranteed £27.5m, with £5m in appearance related add-ons and £2.6m in performance related add-ons.
He is expected to undergo a medical next week ahead of his switch to the German champions.
Finally, Aston Villa have agreed a £350,000 deal to sign 16-year-old Rangers and Scotland Youth striker Rory Wilson.
SunSport revealed this week how Steven Gerrard’s bid to sign the Glasgow giants’ super kid was set to go to Fifa over a row surrounding his amateur status.
However the Ibrox side returned to the negotiating table last night and accepted an improved offer of £350,000.
That fee could rise to £1million – based on Premier League appearances and Scotland caps.
Rangers will also receive 10% of any future transfer fee Villa receive for the talented teenager who scored 8 goals in 11 appearances for Scotland’s Under-17’s last term
- Justin Lawrence
Tottenham's shrewd business move
Tottenham have done a great bit of business by acquiring Yves Bissouma.
That's the opinion of ex-Spurs coach Chris Houghton.
He exclusively told SunSport: "What Spurs have paid – in this day and age to get a midfielder who is a good age going to a top club – it seems very good business to me.
"There is no doubt he is the type of player they are looking for.
"When you consider that they paid £63m for [Tanguy] Ndombele, it is good business – there are players going for more than that."
- Justin Lawrence
Azpilicueta faces transfer pressure
Cesar Azpilicueta is under pressure to slap in a transfer request — or risk his dream move to Barcelona.
The Chelsea captain wants to leave this summer and return home to Spain.
But Nou Camp giants Barca are growing frustrated with the lack of progress over the defender’s bid to talk his way out of the final year of his contract at Stamford Bridge.
Boss Thomas Tuchel said the pair will sit down and discuss his future but Barcelona want the deal done quickly.
Barcelona boss Xavi is keen to have the veteran right-back available for pre-season training next month.
The Spanish side have threatened to find ‘other solutions’ to the gap being left by the departure of club legend Dani Alves, who has confirmed he is leaving for a second time.
Azpilicueta is due to hold talks with Tuchel in the coming days to seek an amicable separation agreement.
- Justin Lawrence
Jovic set for Fiorentina transfer
Real Madrid ace Luka Jovic could be on his way to Fiorentina on loan.
That'a according to Fabrizio Romano who claims Los Blancos and Fiorentina are speaking directly over a possible deal.
However, the Serie A side want real to pay some of Jovic's salary, Romano added.
If the two sides can come to an agreement, Jovic is set to make the switch as he's open to a move to Italy, it's also claimed.
- Justin Lawrence
Mane labelled a Liverpool legend
Sadio Mane has been labelled a Liverpool legend by Jamie Carragher after the Senegal international's switch to Bayern Munich was confirmed.
Carragher said on Twitter: "My favourite @LFC player of this era, Sadio Mane finally departs 😢 low maintenance high performance & never injured!
"Trophies & goals galore, a true Liverpool Legend. Thank you Sadio."
- Justin Lawrence
Ex-Chelsea star joins QPR
Ex-Chelsea ace Jake Clarke-Salter has joined QPR on a free transfer.
Clarke-Salter told QPR’s media after finalising his switch: ““I am over the moon.
It’s a permanent deal and it’s time for me to settle down and progress in my career.
“It’s totally different to a loan move because this is my home and I am fully focused on doing great things with this club.
“This is a big step for me and one I am totally ready for.”
- Justin Lawrence
Southampton sign keeper
Southampton have signed their second goalkeeper today.
The Saints recently announced they brought Gavin Buzunu from Man City.
And now, the Saints have revealed they've added Polish stopper Mateusz Lis to their roster.
Lis joins as a free agent on a five-year deal, if his work permit gets approved, a club statement revealed.
- Justin Lawrence
Man City coach departs
Man City have lost team coach Juanma Lillo who has left the club to become a manager.
Lillo has been Pep Guardiola's assistant since 2020, but he's off to take the reins at Qatari side Al-Sadd Sports Club.
Speaking on his exit, Lillo said: "My time at Manchester City has been one of the most enjoyable periods of my career.
To work alongside Pep, his backroom staff and this group of players has been a pleasure and I hope to have contributed in a small way to the fantastic success we have enjoyed on the pitch.
“I wish the club the very best and hope they can achieve all of their ambitions moving forwards.”
- Justin Lawrence
Solid as a Roc
Leeds new-boy Marc Roca is ready to smash the Prem after bulking up at Bayern Munich, OSCAR PAUL WRITES.
“I improved a lot at Bayern. Maybe I didn’t have a lot of games to show it but when I played, I did well.
“Physically, I grew a lot in Germany. In Spain it’s technical – in Germany it’s a lot more physical.
“I gained five kilos and I think I am ready to be here. Everyone has told me that the Bundesliga and the Premier League are the most physical leagues in the world.
“I want to start more games. It’s a good opportunity and I’m very happy.
“It’s an incredible team and incredible atmosphere at Elland Road.”
Ends.
- Justin Lawrence
Wolves 'ready to smash transfer record'
Wolves are ready to smash their transfer record as they close in on a £42million deal to sign Sporting Lisbon's Matheus Nunes.
Bruno Lage switched his focus to the 23-year-old after Fulham moved in on their original Sporting target Joao Palhina.
Lage is ready to battle with Frank Lampard's Everton for Nunes, who has made eight appearances for Portugal and is regarded as one of the brightest prospects in the country.
And according to the front page of the Portuguese paper Record, a deal for €45million plus €5million in add-ons has been agreed.
Wolves are hoping their close links with super-agent Jorge Mendes could prove decisive as they look to put down a major marker this summer.
- Justin Lawrence
Ronaldo ‘wants Man United exit’
Cristiano Ronaldo wants to QUIT Man United this summer, a shocking report has claimed.
The Old Trafford icon is seeking new pastures as he doesn’t feel part of new United boss Erik ten Hag’s future plans, according to La Repubblica.
Ten Hag’s planning a complete squad overhaul, and Ronaldo isn’t feeling welcome, the report adds.
Which is why his agent Jorge Mendes is hunting for a new club for the Portuguese attacker, it’s also claimed.
Roma, who are managed by Ronaldo’s ex-boss Jose Mourinho , has emerged as a possible destination for the disgruntled forward, along with Sporting Lisbon, the report continued.
However, it remains to be seen how either club will be able to afford Ronaldo’a mammoth £480,000 weekly wages.
- Justin Lawrence
Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl has revealed his joy over signing Gavin Buzunu.
He said: "As a club, we are always on the lookout for young talent. and Gavin is a very exciting addition to the squad.
“We believe he has tremendous potential to improve and will give us great competition for places in the goalkeeping department.
“He is a goalkeeper with a very modern style of play, comfortable in the build-up phase, who has developed physically through some very important loan moves early in his career.”
- Justin Lawrence
‘The Antonio Conte factor’
Tottenham’s signing of Yves Bissouma despite interest from Arsenal and Man United shows players want to join the Lilywhites ahead of their rivals.
That’s the view of Jamie O’Hara who reckons Spurs boss Antonio Conte possesses the pulling power over his Prem counterparts.
O’Hara told Grosvenor Sport: “I know there were other teams after him – Arsenal, Man United – but it seems as if players are starting to pick Spurs over anyone else, which is the Antonio Conte factor.
“The Bissouma move is extra sweet for Spurs fans. That’s the biggest thing right now, Spurs are getting players over their rivals like Arsenal.
“For Spurs to get a player of that quality over Arsenal just shows where they are now and how big getting that Champions League spot was.
“It’s showing that Spurs are going to attract the better players to their team.”
- Justin Lawrence
Royal exit planned
Atletico Madrid and Roma are interested in Emerson Royal with Conte happy to let the defender leave Spurs.
After only one season at Tottenham, Emerson Royal looks like he is already on his way out of the club with European giants interested.
Emerson Royal was signed for Spurs while Nuno Espirito Santo was in charge. But since then he has been sacked and new manager Antonio Conte has new ideas.
According to Sky Sports, Conte and Spurs are looking at Middlesbrough right back Djed Spence.
This would limit the game time for Emerson, so Spurs will be happy to allow the Brazilian to leave if they complete the signing of Spence.
- Justin Lawrence
Leeds sign Roca
Leeds have reportedly completed the signing of Marc Roca from Bayern Munich.
Roca will join the Whited for a fee of £10.3m, plus add-ons, according to Fabrizio Romano.
He completed his medical today and penned a contract until June 2026 with the Yorkshire outfit.
- Justin Lawrence
Bissouma realises Champions League dream
Yves Bissouma has revealed he can't wait to play in the Champions League with Tottenham.
He said: "The emotion is too much but I just say thank you to God.
"It’s my dream to play Champions League, when I was young I was watching it every day.
“I can’t believe I’m going to play in it with Spurs, I’m so happy."
- Justin Lawrence
Spearing closes in on Liverpool return
Football League veteran Jay Spearing is reportedly closing in on a SHOCK return to Liverpool nine years after his exit.
The 33-year-old academy product has spent the last 12 years of his professional career playing in the lower leagues.
According to the Telegraph, Spearing will now return to Liverpool in a player-coach role in the academy set-up.
He will man an innovative development role initiated by youth director Alex Inglethorpe.
Being a former academy captain for Liverpool, Spearing will assist in coaching some of the younger age groups.
- Justin Lawrence
De Jong ‘clears locker’
Frenkie de Jong has reportedly cleared out his locker at Barcelona’s training ground amid rumours of his departure.
The midfielder, 25, has been heavily linked with a move to Manchester United in recent months.
According to Spanish outlet AS, he has completely cleared out his locker at Barcelona’s training ground.
He is also refusing to rule out the possibility of a move away, with Man Utd the only club interested in a swoop.
- Justin Lawrence
Conte has paddle session
Tottenham boss Antonio Conte cracked a smile as he enjoyed a spot of paddle boarding while on a family holiday.
The Spurs gaffer is away on his summer break as his squad continues to grow in size.
Brighton ace Yves Bissouma today became Conte's THIRD signing of the window in a deal worth up to £30million.
But Conte himself appears to be completely in holiday mode.
Posting a snap to his Instagram account, Conte, 52, grinned as he sat on a paddle board in the ocean.
He captioned the upload: "Paddle session".
- Justin Lawrence
Southampton complete Buzunu transfer
Southampton have signed goalie Gavin Bazunu from Man City.
Bazunu has agreed to join the Saints on a five-year contract, the club revealed.
Bazunu was unveiled by the St.Mary's side on their Twitter account.
- Justin Lawrence
Bissouma wanted Champions League football
Bissouma was about to enter the final year of his Brighton contract, prompting Graham Potter's side to sell.
He was keen to join a club competing in the Champions League and is excited to work under Antonio Conte.
Arsenal had regularly been linked with Bissouma during the last two seasons, but will now look to pursue Youri Tielemans.
- Justin Lawrence
More on Bissouma transfer
Yves Bissouma has penned a four-year contract with Tottenham.
Bissouma, 25, is Spurs' third signing of the transfer window following the previous arrivals of Ivan Perisic and Fraser Forster.
He arrives after four years at Brighton, during which he made 123 appearances for the Seagulls.
The former Lille ace completed a medical at Hotspur Way yesterday after swiftly agreeing personal terms with the club.
It's believed that the fee could rise to £30m after add-ons.
- Justin Lawrence
Tottenham complete Bissouma transfer
Tottenham have reportedly completed the signing of Yves Bissouma.
That's according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano.
Romano wrote on Twitter: "Official, confirmed. Yves Bissouma joins Tottenham on a permanent deal from Brighon.
"€29m fee plus add-ons and long-term contract signed."
- Justin Lawrence
Villa agree Wilson transfer
Aston Villa have agreed a £350,000 deal to sign 16-year-old Rangers and Scotland Youth striker Rory Wilson.
SunSport revealed this week how Steven Gerrard's bid to sign the Glasgow giants' super kid was set to go to Fifa over a row surrounding his amateur status.
However the Ibrox side returned to the negotiating table last night and accepted an improved offer of £350,000.
That fee could rise to £1million – based on Premier League appearances and Scotland caps.
Rangers will also receive 10% of any future transfer fee Villa receive for the talented teenager who scored 8 goals in 11 appearances for Scotland's Under-17's last term.
- Justin Lawrence
Bayern 'agree Mane transfer fee'
Liverpool and Bayern Munich have reportedly AGREED a fee for Sadio Mane.
The Bundesliga club had previously had two offers rejected for the Senegalese ace.
But after Bayern chiefs flew into the UK for face-to-face talks with Anfield bosses, a deal between the club has been struck.
That fee is in the region of £35million, according to The Times.
Liverpool will receive a guaranteed £27.5m, with £5m in appearance related add-ons and £2.6m in performance related add-ons.
He is expected to undergo a medical next week ahead of his switch to the German champions.
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